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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.71, 12,759.59 and 6,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.71, 12,759.59 and 6,598.50 is: 9,096.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.71 : 12,759.59 = 6,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.71/12,759.59 = 6,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.71x = 12,759.59 × 6,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.71x = 84,194,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,194,154.62/9,255.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.46

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